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MahaRERA orders new developer to hand over flat and pay interest despite claiming it never received payment, holding both builders jointly liable in Mumbai Evergreen Woods case.

Double Booking Costs Builder Dear: MahaRERA Orders Refund to Homebuyer in Sunteck Project

MahaRERA has ordered a builder to refund a homebuyer’s money after ruling that the flat was double-booked and no valid allotment or agreement existed.
India’s housing market is shifting toward bigger homes, with average apartment sizes rising 17% in two years as luxury demand surges and buyers prioritize space, lifestyle, and premium living.

Payment Default by Homebuyers: MahaRERA Upholds Builder’s Right to Cancel Allotments

MahaRERA has ruled that homebuyers who repeatedly default on payments risk losing their flats, upholding a builder’s right to cancel allotments under Section 11(5) of the RERA Act.
In a landmark relief for homebuyers, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has enforced the amendment to RERA Section 68 effective 7 May 2026. The provision for up to one year’s imprisonment has been completely removed and replaced with a civil penalty of up to 10% of the property cost. The change is part of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026.

Do You Know Homebuyers Can Face Jail Too for Disobeying MahaRERA Tribunal Orders?

RERA is not just about punishing builders. Under MahaRERA, even homebuyers can face penalties—and jail—for ignoring Tribunal orders. Here’s what the law actually says.
MahaREAT has ruled that homebuyers who file civil suits first for possession and interest cannot later file RERA complaints for identical reliefs, dismissing RERA complaints as non-maintainable due to forum shopping.

Homebuyers Can’t Double-Dip: MahaREAT Says Civil Suit Blocks Later RERA Complaints

MahaREAT has ruled that homebuyers who file civil suits first for possession and interest cannot later file RERA complaints for identical reliefs, dismissing RERA complaints as non-maintainable due to forum shopping.
In a major win for homebuyers, MahaREAT has ruled that "soft possession" without an Occupation Certificate does not count as lawful possession under RERA.

If a Developer Takes Money and Promises Flats, He Can’t Call It ‘Just an Investment’: MahaREAT Delivers Big RERA Clarity

In a landmark ruling, MahaREAT has held that developers cannot escape RERA obligations by calling buyers “investors” when flats are promised under an MoU, overturning a controversial MahaRERA order and reinforcing homebuyer protections.